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Forres to Thurso buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Forres and Thurso takes 5h 39m and the fastest bus takes 4h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Forres to Thurso. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 39m
Duration
161 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Forres to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
  2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
5h 22m
£19–29

Forres to Thurso bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Forres and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forres is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Thurso at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    EmberEmber5h 7m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    EmberEmber5h 6m • 1 change

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    EmberEmber5h 28m • 1 change

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    EmberEmber6h 7m • 1 change

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    EmberEmber5h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    EmberEmber4h 37m • 1 change

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    EmberEmber5h 57m • 1 change

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    EmberEmber5h 58m • 1 change

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    EmberEmber4h 37m • 1 change

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    EmberEmber5h 57m • 1 change

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    EmberEmber5h 58m • 1 change

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    EmberEmber4h 37m • 1 change

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    EmberEmber5h 57m • 1 change

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    EmberEmber5h 58m • 1 change

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    EmberEmber4h 37m • 1 change

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    EmberEmber5h 57m • 1 change

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    EmberEmber5h 58m • 1 change

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    EmberEmber4h 37m • 1 change

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    EmberEmber5h 57m • 1 change

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    EmberEmber5h 58m • 1 change

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    EmberEmber5h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Forres to Thurso? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 161.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Forres, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Forres to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 22m.

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